Self-optimizing metal-free porous reactors with dynamic active sites unlock record oxygen reduction activity
Lei Zhang, Qiaoling Xu, Mengshan Chen, Yongcai Zhang, Yingtang Zhou, Guangzhi Hu, Hermenegildo Garcia
Abstract
A self-optimizing metal-free porous reactor with dynamic O pre –S–C–N sites delivers a half-wave potential of 0.952 V in alkaline media and boosts aluminum–air batteries with high energy density and stable discharge.
Topics & Concepts
PorosityMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPorous mediumChemistryOxygenReduction (mathematics)Energy densityProcess engineeringActivation energyWork (physics)Nanoporous metals and alloysElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction